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Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course (livestream via Zoom)
September 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
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Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course
The Pediatric Bone Densitometry Course provides the most current research and best-practice techniques for obtaining and interpreting bone mineral density (BMD) measurements in children and adolescents. This educational program is designed to improve learner competence in the area of pediatric densitometry. Learners will have the opportunity to take the knowledge gained from this educational program and properly/consistently apply it to their professional practices.
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Course Faculty:
Kyla Kent, BA, CBDT Catherine Gordon, MD, MS, CCD
Target Audience:
The content is designed for healthcare providers with an interest in skeletal health assessment, including specialists, generalists and technologists working in family medicine, general and internal medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, pediatrics, physical and occupational therapy, nuclear medicine and research.
Course Schedule: Full Course Objectives listed on course website
10:00am to 10:45am | Lecture 1: Definition of Osteoporosis in Children |
10:45am to 11:30am | Lecture 2: Bone Deficits in Children with Chronic Disease |
11:30am to 11:45am | Coffee Break |
11:45am to 12:30pm | Lecture 3: Peripheral Measurements |
12:30pm to 1:15pm | Lecture 4: Reporting |
1:15pm to 2:00pm | Summary Q&A |
Accreditation Statement:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians.
ACCME Credit Designation:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASRT Credit Designation:
This activity has been approved by ASRT for 4.50 Category A continuing education credits.
Course Prerequisites:
It is recommended, but not required, that registrants attend the Osteoporosis Essentials/Quality Bone Densitometry Course (Clinician or Technologist) prior to attending the Pediatric Bone Densitometry course.
Course Registration Fees
Full Member Rate | Professional, Community & Non-Member Rate |
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Standard Rate | $75 | $175 |